Friday, September 21, 2012 - A DAY

WARM UP #4

Objective:
Students will . . .
complete notes and an activity in order to understand how Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium is established and what assumptions and conditions are necessary to reach Equilibrium.

Day 3 -- Test factors that affect the hatching viability of brine shrimp in order to relate brine shrimp tolerance to  environmental influences to natural selection.

Warm Up:

• Reading Quiz Entry Ticket 
• Quietly enter the room and begin your quiz.  Turn face down once you are done.

Classwork:

1. Review Quiz
2. Announce Happy Birthdays!!
3. Notes:  Ch. 23 - Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

6.  Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Video (time permitting)

7.  Natural Selection Lab - Day 3

8.  How many have enrolled in Mastering Biology?

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Homework:

• Hardy Weinberg Practice Problems (1-6 - due Monday)
• Continue working on Natural Selection Lab
• Photabulary - Ch. 23

• The 214 Challenge 9-20-12

  3 Bonus Points towards next examHere’s your first 214 Challenge:

  2 Facts

  The only cars on this island located on one of the Great Lakes of the US are emergency vehicles.
  This island was the second National Park in the US, after Yellowstone.

  1 Clue

  Fort Holmes is located here.

  4 Pictures

     Since this is the first in the series, there are some pretty good clues to help you. When you figure it out, leave a comment.  The first to leave a comment with the correct location will receive the bonus points.
  Once your students complete the challenge, encourage them to learn at least one more thing about the location.
  Here’s a link to a video on DE streaming you might want to share related to this mystery place.

SAT Words:

Wednesday, September 19 – AGGRANDIZE (v.) – to increase r make greater
In the medieval history class, we learned that dukes would aggrandize their territory by attacking nearby castles.

Thursday, September 20 – AGHAST (adj.) – struck by amazement or terror
Jose’s parents were aghast after seeing his report card with all A’s on it.

Friday, September 21 – AGORAPHOBIA (n.) – an abnormal fear of open or public places
The students who wander the hall during classes do not suffer from agoraphobia.

Monday, September 24 – AKIMBO (adj.) – with hands on hips and elbows extending outwards
When Maria came home very late one evening her mother was waiting for her at the door with arms akimbo.

Tuesday, September 25 – ALACRITY (n.) – speed, readiness
The 9th graders greeted the Biology H.S.A. with great alacrity because they had been taught well.

Wednesday, September 26 – ALGID (adj.) – frigid, cold
The temporary classroom was not algid because it had its own heating system.

Thursday, September 27 – ALLAY (v.) – to soothe, assuage
The coach allayed his player’s fears about playing a team which had never lost a game.

Announcements:

• Laminated Mini Folders are due!!
• Please water your plants, which may be found in either Ms. Gunn's or Ms. Siebert's room.
• Team Leaders don't forget to collect all digital images/observations from your team members.
• Reading Quiz Entry Ticket administered tomorrow during Warm Up (7 - 10 questions)

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